BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital received the ecomaine eco-Excellence Award for the town of Bridgton on March 22 at a special awards presentation and luncheon sponsored by ecomaine of Portland.

The Bridgton Hospital Recycling Committee efforts have been responsible for the honor. Members include Kate Fitzcharles, Martha Denison, Carol Miller, Linda Allen, Trina Sanborn, Florence Ward, Leslie Hill, Chipper Wiggin, Helen Trombly, Joanne Mclaughlin, Sherrill Brown and Karen Mentus.

Bridgton Hospital is being recognized for its efforts in setting a positive and practical example for others to emulate.

This is the sixth year for the awards and Bridgton Hospital is the first hospital in Maine to be recognized.

There are a total of 40 municipalities who were eligible to be honored with an eco-Excellence Award, including citizens, businesses or organizations.